Max Toper
Max Toper is a computer security student and security researcher with a keen interest in malware analysis and threat intelligence.
Session
Android is the most popular operating system in the world. Our phones, smartwatches, televisions, set-top boxes and autoplay systems run it. As we rely on these devices, we come to trust them with our most sensitive information. Therefore, it’s only natural that malware developers want their pick at such a lucrative target.
There have been many reported cases of android malware, but how does it hold up under analysis? This talk will serve as a practical starting point for you to find that out, covering the fundamentals of malware analysis for android. We will explore a sample of android malware, the process of analysing it, and analysis techniques both static and dynamic.
By the end of this talk, you will be able to take what you have learned and apply it to conduct research of your own. Taking a step into what is an interesting and rewarding area of infosec demanding a unique skillset.